Bill · H.Res. 331· House(119-HRES-331)
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Pocan
- Cosponsors
- - 14 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
H. Res. 331 supports the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The resolution encourages governments, schools, and media organizations to recognize the awareness day and supports young people's rights to education, prevention, treatment, and care without discrimination. It promotes medically accurate information about HIV in sex education curricula and urges the removal of scientifically inaccurate HIV laws that criminalize youth. Additionally, the measure calls for accessible health care services without parental consent, increased funding for specific federal HIV programs, and the recognition of harmful legislative efforts that restrict bodily autonomy and impact youth access to HIV care.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+9
The resolution specifically targets the health, education, and rights of young people aged 13 to 24.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8
The resolution advocates for increased access to HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services for youth.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7
The resolution addresses the disproportionate impact of HIV on African-American youth.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Education and Awareness Support: Resolved clause (4) promotes up-to-date, inclusive, and medically accurate information about HIV in sex education curricula to ensure all young people are educated about HIV. This is positive because it helps young people stay informed about health and prevention methods like PrEP.
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Access to Health Care Services: Resolved clause (6) urges youth-friendly and accessible health care services, including access to medications like pre-exposure prophylaxis, post-exposure prophylaxis, and antiretroviral therapy without parental consent. This is considered positive because it facilitates early identification of HIV through voluntary testing and connects individuals to care.
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Funding for Care and Treatment Programs: Resolved clause (7) supports increasing funding for programs that support people impacted by and living with HIV, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention divisions, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and Medicaid. This is beneficial because it provides necessary resources for medical care, treatment, and support services.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text of the bill does not contain any explicit provisions outlining negative impacts, burdens, or consequences for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Young Adults+9Good For African Americans+7Good For L G B T Q Community+7Good For Students+7Good For Low Income Households+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+8Increases Medicaid Funding+7Increases Affordable Care Act Support+5Increases Research Funding+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+7Improves L G B T Q Rights+6Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform+5
- 4/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/10/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
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